The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 January 1929
1929-01-21
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section13 1929-01-21 1 Singapore Free Press Id CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA MONDAY JANUARY 21, 1929. NO. 12,62213 words
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Article257 1929-01-21 1 A real improvement m the King's condition is now noted and the progress is regarded as satisfactory although weakness is still the most disturbing symptom Page 9. Affairs m Afghanistan are complicated by a new revolt which has broken out m the West Page 9. A statement257 words
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Article1106 1929-01-21 1 In a family* paper telling of life m the country nearly a hundred years ago, I have just come across a little story that may, I think, be turned to golfing uses, writes the Times golf correspondent. It concerned the prayer of an old villager on behalf of1,106 words
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Advertisement144 1929-01-21 1 KEEPS BRIGHT METAL BRIGHT "BRIGHTSHINE" LIQUID METAL POLISH j Raffles Hotel j ROOMS WITH MODERN SANITATION. j EXCELLENT GRILL i i TFA DINNER j D4NfFS SEA VIEW HOTEL DANCES i MONDAY Modern Sanitary Arrangements. TUESDAY j IwSa1 w Sa? ay tea"dances jrZn^vi C.,5^15 p.m. every SATURDAY j C TTTESDAY AND144 words
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Advertisement191 1929-01-21 1 I Pedigree Scotch Whisky I M? ALISTER 6 CO., LTD. I Sole Agents for 5.5.6 RM.S. JEUROPE® HOTELf "Renowned by Recommendation." 3* 'iMnmimvmiA^i^M I morning music 1 JJ Every Taeaday. (>„ thc Verandah X W THE EUROPE HOTEL LTD. 'Phone 2740. Arthur E. Odell, Managing Director, jjj I A P3SI.PHT191 words
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Advertisement110 1929-01-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Aspro to break up pain Page 6. Kodak pervice costs nothing Page 3. Great sale of shoe specialities Page 13. More reductions at Whiteaway's Pape fi. Fish specialities at the Cold Storage Pajre 8. Notice re Taipusam an anpermnts Pafce 7. Little'? are showing thy latest m tonnis110 words
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Advertisement10 1929-01-21 1 KEEPS NEW SHOES NEW I "BLANCONA" I SHOE CREAM I10 words
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Miscellaneous216 1929-01-21 1 THE WEEK. Monday, 2Ut. Hiph Water, 5.49 a.m., 8.1, 7.37 p.m., 7.5. Malacca: H. W. 3.30 a.m.. 5.9. 3.50 p.m., 4.6. Melville Rubber Special Meeting (Juthrie? 11.45 a.m. Hockey: Boustcad Borneo Co. vs. Services A. S.C.C. vs. S.R.C, S.R.C. Tuesday, 22nd. Hitfh Water, 6.54 a.m.. S.fi. >•:>}* p.m.. 7.0. Malacca:216 words
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495 1929-01-21 2 £2.000.000 JEWELS FOR MANNEQUINS. Locked Doors. Marguerite, m th« penoa of MiM olive 1 i, nang the "Jewel Bone" from Faust with high spirit recently at the May Fair Hotel i No wonder: »"»>:■ iihe had ju-t been pwMinted with Jewell In gold casket, the whole lot irorth 1250,000. Vfter495 words
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190 1929-01-21 2 THE B ATHROOM GEYSER AND ITS DANGERS. \h\ f. Trotter, the l>lin^t«*n Medial Offi eui <>. Health, comments m hi> tepoil it..- fact ihat there were a number of death m Islington last yeai From accidenta i h-» greatest danger, he points ut, th< Latk o1 k -'V I 'dge190 words
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Article162 1929-01-21 2 HaMbaad ■ad Wife Killed m Wale*. A man and Kia wife were killed at Tonteg. Lyprkid, Glamorgan, through an aerial wire breaking and coming m contact wit.'. an electric li^ht c;t o Oswald Morris (32), a collier, <>f Maestei Grove, Tonteg, had occasion to change at aerial162 words
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Advertisement262 1929-01-21 2 NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED INCLUDE POND'S SKIN FRESHENER TONIC. CARON'S PERFUMERY La Nuit de Noel Narcisse Noir Narcisse Blanc. FORHAX'S LIQUID ANTISEPTIC REFRESHANT. MEDICAL HALL LTD., Opposite New Post Office. SINGAPORE. Quality Service Price Economy. EXHIBITION AND SALE COLOUR PRINTS ot' (hina. .fapan. Korea and the Philippines ELIZABETH KEITH at262 words
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Advertisement304 1929-01-21 2 VICTORIA TSMHi FOR TWO RfiCITALS ONLY. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22nd.. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY At 9.30 p.m. MOISEIWITSCH THE FAMOUS PIANIST. BOOKING AT LITTLE'S S4. <2 4 $1. JANUARY 24th. TO 31st. AT 9.30 P.M. W. R. BANVARD'S NEW Musical Comedy Company. IN THE LATEST LONDON MUSICAL COMEDY SUCCESSES. Immmmrj Mtk. and 2J<h.304 words
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Advertisement232 1929-01-21 2 ALHAMBRA (Tan Chens: Kee and Co., Ltd M Proprietors). PROGRAMME Commencing Jan. 16th. and ending k Monday, 21st. Jan. 1929. In the First Show at 9 p.m. THE LATEST EMPIRE NEWS FIRST NATIONAL PICTURES present "LILIES™ FED" featuring Corinne Griffith Conway Tearle A powerful drama of true mother love, a232 words
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Article1737 1929-01-21 3 FIGHTING THE BUSINESS ROUSTABOUTS. Racketeers Exhort Tribute. This is the last of a series of five, daily articles on Chicago's battle against its Underworld. It describes the rise of the racketeers and their methods of forcing small store keepers and trade unions to pay tribute to1,737 words
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Advertisement144 1929-01-21 3 If your Kodak has not been i used lately it may want I cleaning. Bring it m to us at Battery Road. KODAK ff SERVICE j COSXS NOTHING KODAK LIMITED. V. Incorporated In England.) 8, Battery Road, SINGAPORE. 1 ACCOUNT BOOKS I TO BE CLEARED 503, Reduction I OFF USUAL?144 words
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Advertisement167 1929-01-21 3 1>: Estate Trust Agencies jZo^wZrlEri!.' I I imifprl i < nx pi r th t t i o j^*?* by and 8 with the ;i matic condition, than a short eonne of De iiii tr aits Settlement Government. WITTS KIDNEY AND BLADDER PILLS HI Doctor, use and wcomm«nd thi. world167 words
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Article204 1929-01-21 4 LAN GREGORY, an attractive young gill, accepts the post of secretary to GlUfcON BARNISH, an eccentric old man who is compiling a history of rare jewels, he desires Jan to live m the house as he works at odd times, and although it unaccountably depresses her,204 words
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Article2011 1929-01-21 4 THE PHILOSOPHY OF MURDER. There are cecasloni when words imprest themselves moiv upon one's subconsciousness than Others, and Martins st.unge warning had affected Jan rather more lhan she was willing to admit. After breaktast she went upstairs to the study. Gideon Barnish was nowhere lo be •been, but2,011 words
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Article1619 1929-01-21 4 FOOD FOR THOUGHT. Philip Strode was by nature of a thought* lul disposition, and the murder at No. 1«. Courtney-row had riven him plenty of fuel t., feed the tires of his speculation. MyEtery had always interested him because it stimulated the imaginative faculties. He refirded it as1,619 words
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Article210 1929-01-21 4 "A fool and his money are soon parted," and perhaps there are some who sympathise with the defence put forward on behalf of a gipsy woman m Wales, namely, thai credulous people who part with their money to magicians and witches have only themselves to blame.210 words
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Article329 1929-01-21 4 His Crusade. Manna, la On the morning aftei ont stionuous New Year** Eve celt niJa has ever had. "Pussyfoot came to town, on the third lap tal ••down-with-liijuor" crusade, ft on the President Wilson early morning*! before late roist< it andoited the streets* After a sobei329 words
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Article43 1929-01-21 4 The United States Lawn ren tion has issued a challenge I the holders, for the Wight ma"^jt match will be played th" 'L a rran^ States at a place and a time t" Inter. East country has won since the Institution of !!»<■ eVri43 words
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Advertisement107 1929-01-21 4 UTILITY TRUCKS p .fc. f.»..wh.«l b,.fc« lk« m I I S 1 safety. C J the four-speed gear box that gives a greater delivery Second o f power T 1 J the front bumper bar that protects the vehicle and strengthens 1 niiU the chassis. C VI the new snubber107 words
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Article651 1929-01-21 5 Traps For the Unwary. Victor Hugo has instructed us m the argot of the gamin, and Mr. Edgar Wallace m the- cant language of the modern "crook." A third author has now taught us a page of the thieves' Latin used by the mock auctioneer, or651 words
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Article274 1929-01-21 5 Flight From Foreign Legion. Liverpool. The assertion was made here by a young man named Sydney Bell Tomlineon, who a few months ago escaped from the French Foreign Letfion, that an Englishman educated at Oxford, whose father is a medical officer of an English town, is living274 words
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Advertisement143 1929-01-21 5 B*^bT I^^^ *a> Jb> Ja^^^^ I a BURROUGHS I Jf lonj? line of ADDING, SUBTRACTING, f MULTIPLYING, CALCULATING f and X I BOOK-KEEPING MACHINES I includes over *f t 1 5 O STYLES. V J ♦> 4^t STOCKS OF POPULAR MODELS ARRIVED. I V V V r IBRINKMANN g CO143 words
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Advertisement191 1929-01-21 5 Asthma Cot* CS 1 5 mi |Sft-s|ffll SOCONY i I ssfiv^*- llHs=r*ll i »^J v>^ V/ V^-i. T J[ jj Catarrh, Inflow Fll -1_ 'II i 1 I n «**^<r Lil v (Pronounced SO -CO NY) lam■ m J^Z^_^^^B^^^Ba_f X |[(J '111 I BL*jT*raf*^^^af i'U Piano Repairs, i ■HBI I191 words
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Article1021 1929-01-21 6 Owls' Ears and Eyes. Lifeless M seem the winter woods when we remember spring, they still teem with life. Insects do not migrate m autumn, like many of the birds that feed upon them. Most of them sleep through winter, like their other foes, the bats;1,021 words
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Article52 1929-01-21 6 The Gazette notifies that The Secretary of State for the Colonies has notified the Governor that the Kin*- will not be advised to exercise his powers of disallowance m N»Pect of the Chandu Revenue Amendment Ordinance, an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance 19« (Rubber Restriction) and tho I al»Mir (Amendment) Ordinance52 words
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Advertisement257 1929-01-21 6 WHITEAWAY'S GREAT ANNUAL STOCKTAKING .I _____r _____l i _____L __H ____P"^^^^^^^^ ___^l _-_-_-^l _________________H _________________H _^^l CONTINUES UNTIL Saturday, February 9th E DRASTIC REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS HE EXAMPLES ILLUSTRATED ARE TYPICAL OF THE WONDERFUL BARGAINS OFFERED THIS WEEK, t^" A HALF PRICE BARGAIN W/^^m Nine only coach built perambulator*.257 words
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Advertisement334 1929-01-21 6 II v^l a»y^ HI j I ~i»ni^— HI O\ N HI \^*^t H .1.. \il** HI r l lIS Embrocation is specially prepared for Intiia. Frdcrdte<i Hi I Malay States, and Straits Settlements. It wi^ f .rrnerlv ■I known as Pain Relieving Balm. Gives instant rtWl H to those suffering334 words
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Article289 1929-01-21 7 HIGH COUNCIL CHECKED. Restraint Order Granted. [R<'utiT'.s Fat Ka*t Service.] T London. Jan. 18. ■•Jib ham r v '^vision has poWl an ■PPlieation for an iajoaetioa restraining h, up,,,,, m UCC( s; (>i to !.<th um,| M f>mlav wheß thp be brought up atrain. ommissiom.,. Haines. Mana X289 words
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Article173 1929-01-21 7 IKeuter's Service.] London, Jan. IS. The bulletin issUed at S.l"> p.m. says the King had a quiet day and his condition is unchanged. Tin- next bulletin will be tomorrow night. [British Radio OaVial Service.] It was stated at Buckingham Palace to-day that the King's improvement has now173 words
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Article87 1929-01-21 7 THE JUDGE AND THE EVANGELIST. [Reuter's Service.] San Francisco. Jan. 18. The name of Judge Hardy has been removed from the membership roll of the American Bar Association after his admission during the Grand Jury enquiry that he received a fee of $2,500 from Mrs. Aimee Macpherson, the evangelist, for87 words
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Article90 1929-01-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Jan. 19. Increase of existing taxes tit help to meet the deficit of G00,000,C00 mails m he Reich Ordinary Budget for 1929 is forehydowed by the Finance Minister who pronoses to raise 165,000,090 marks from beer, H),0C0,(;CO from spirits 20,000,000 from the heritage tax,90 words
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Article78 1929-01-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 18. According to tho Times although retired nnd 90 years of age, John D. Rockeller, -tnior has thrown the whole weight of his influence into the tight John D. Rockfeller, unior is making to prevent the re-election >f Colonel Stewart, Chairman78 words
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Article19 1929-01-21 7 [Router's Service.] New York, Jan. 19. The well-known editor and war-corres-pondent Caspar Whitney, is dead.19 words
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Article14 1929-01-21 7 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Jan. 19. Marshal Foch shows a slight improvement.14 words
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Article518 1929-01-21 7 HABIBULLAH CONTROLS KABUL. Value of Air Work. (British Radio— Official Service.! Bsjgfcy, Jan. 1!>. '1 he news from Kabul indicates that Habibullah Khan, who is also known as Bacha-i-Sakao, the leader of the Afghan Revolt, is now m complete control of the city, the citadel having been peacefully518 words
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Article420 1929-01-21 7 No One To Blame. 'An accident such as this happens probably once ;n a thousand times," said the coroner at an inquest at Hull on Doris Laverack, aged eight, of Churchill-street, Hull, who was killed during an X-ray examination at the Royal Infirmary, as reported420 words
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Advertisement491 1929-01-21 7 BUSINESS CARDS. 'vLORANGE" 1 I |< HIGHLY < ONt KNTRATEI) I LPURE FRUIT I v^'SEa'aiaißja'a'aiaiaiaraiaiaisia® FUNERALS. vjN(; APORE CASKET CO. tIENCED UNDKRTAKERS. tj 1 Da> md NigM Service. Tel. No. 75. jf k\ r<a to fie ffv fc P-J IS JSJSfi^jMS/2iMS/2J5/3iSfs/5 Rfli "gglMUtoimt. I>l<-. 3492. 1 MASSAGE I MX. MRS.491 words
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Advertisement741 1929-01-21 7 y^gm^s. A Sufferer's Wish W W\ to Benefit Others willliLatffcfc fill My Leg is now ProfU *>* Mrs. Harris's Fxperienc^ ililiii H^ HH 7 z ,j ond Cleanse the Bto<xl with fß^ 1 completely healed" <: iWwu I Worcest r England, who 'writes: 1 j^ -^Jlj- I Some time ago741 words
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Advertisement609 1929-01-21 7 $O£E THfc©/Vt THE CNCMy p VANS PASTILI ES ire ,ur, r <<r*r""V V 1 V shield against ail winter i!!t sdcli a* \V" X^'^vr '^H^» re Th r <>«^. Coughs an<l Cc!dt 1 he« i I I1 vapour* pem-ti te ir Ie th« M^vV V\ Ihß inn«rtno«t cavities ol thr609 words
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Advertisement433 1929-01-21 7 IMPORTANT AUCTION of MAGNIFICENT MAHOGANY AND WALNUTSTAINED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC. The Property of Mrs. C. M. La Balle. At No. -J.">l Adam K«. :i <l „tf Hukit Tim;.i ffiad) Near The (luny Road Railway Station On Saturday, Jan. 26th.. at 2.30 p.m. Comprising*: An excellent tonr.i cottage piano433 words
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Article24 1929-01-21 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. Wallace. k% DwWm i»aun Hospital Malacca, on Jan. 14, to Mr. ami Mrs. .las. B Wallace. Bahau K-tate, Bahuu, a sun.24 words
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551 1929-01-21 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY. JANUARY 21. 1929. WEEK-END COMMENT. The news regarding His Majesty's health has been so consistently good for some time past now that it is reasonable to consider the dangerous stage is practically over, and that convalescence will proceed m due order although of course the recovery551 words
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Article599 1929-01-21 8 A nieetinq; of Legislative Council will be held at 10.30 a.m. on Jan. 28th. Mr. G. A. Hereford, late of the Malayan Civil Service and now practising as a solicitor m Penang, will, it is reported, shortly come to Ipoh to practice. T.O.M. Mr. W. J. K. Stark. Magistrate, Ipoh,599 words
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Article835 1929-01-21 8 WHY THERE IS ALL THE TROUBLE. Department Making New Register. When interviewed by the Free Press on Saturday m regard to correspondence appearing m our columns recently referring to the renewal of motorcar licences under the new regulations, the Registrar of Vehicles gave a convincing reply to critics835 words
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Article40 1929-01-21 8 LATEST RUBBER PRICES. [FREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.) London, Jam. 19, 12 noon. Messrs. Symington and Sinclair notify to-day's rubber prices a? follows Spot 10 2 16d. (down 2 16). Forward 10 6/16 d. (down 2 16). Market steady.40 words
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Article104 1929-01-21 8 ALTERCATION IN PPPAIr CLUB. tRA X Sportsman Fined. [From Our Own Correspondent 1 Ipoh. Jan i. An interesting: Police Court eas* all day was heard yesterday at V R when Mr. J. H. Allan, secretary Krlr^ chained Mr. John Cameron, the welu sportsman, with causing hurt m the104 words
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Article59 1929-01-21 8 Meeting m Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent i Bangkok. J aiL g Over one hundred docton win pre^t at the annual meeting of the Medical sociation of Siam which wu h.-ld tfdi rr.o^ ing. The seventh annual report -houvd a membvrship totalling A6l. Prince Mahidol was presented59 words
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Article387 1929-01-21 8 A Loss to the Malayan Turf. It is with genuine Ngltt which will k shared by all who knew him that u> hive to record the death, which incurred at hii home at Kuala Lumpur on Friday, of Mr T. C. Woodgate the (rail-known387 words
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Article194 1929-01-21 8 A MOTOR TRIAL M ISVNO- To the Fxlitor. Sir,— Will you kindly allow m space for making known Ike folio*"* plaint? The Police Traffic lU -part men! been of late making use ol Ch* S examination ground for ffsntinf licenses. Almost all applicantlicense take their car>194 words
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Advertisement395 1929-01-21 8 1 -IHb I S if E pj < i fe H ra Always two ansivers to the question when BARCLAY'S j| LAGER is concerned Light or Dark I I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. I {Incorporated under the Compt nivs' Ordinances of Hong Kong). [3 V (Incorporated m Shanghai.) s Singapore.395 words
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Advertisement183 1929-01-21 8 iC i I i I EXQUISITE FAC£ I I POWDERS i I m Delicately perfumed £j M to suit all. g iDUNRE BROTHERS. LTD.! 1 I Bole Agenta (Wholesale.) S -:634 TAN KAH KEE CO.'S Children's Leather Shoes with Rubber Soles from 60 cts. to $1.10 per pair. Boy's Leather183 words
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Advertisement78 1929-01-21 8 Mr. and Mrs. Foster Lee, of Ipoh, are celebrating: their Silver Wedding on Saturday, January 2C\ with a thanksgiving Service at Wesley Church at 4 p.fn. and a reception at the Ipoh V.M.C.A. afterwards. Mr. Foster Lee is probably one of the oldest working teachers m Perak to-day and spent78 words
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Advertisement16 1929-01-21 8 I 1 To-day'B Feature OUR MONDAY >7" n 1 1 —Page y. y. ?=i ==i m16 words
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Article124 1929-01-21 9 (.KNERAL STRENGTH IMPROVING. Satisfactory Report. [Reuter's Service.] Ixmdon, Jan. is. j t otfuialK stated the King had a good n;C ht i»n<i the slight process previously Iflcd m satisfactory continues. Ijondon, Jan. 19. Th< MalU-tin at S.;IO p.m. says the kin* igrinaM U» pfOgTMf slou-ly. The amount124 words
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Article59 1929-01-21 9 L Liberals Support The Flan. •RESfI SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT.] London. Jan. 19. Sir Herbert Samuel (Chairman of the Party Organisation) speaking at ItOteith, Edinburgh, announced the ad hMOB af the Liberal Party to the scheme jeparate Parliament for Scotland. Liberal papers admit that the plan im■eparate Parliaments59 words
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Article69 1929-01-21 9 [Reuter's Service.] ParU. Jan. 19. Reparations I'ommission. m agree- irith the German Government, has fmully appointed Mr. Owen Young and Kr. Pierpont Morgan members of the com- Bittce ol experts. The constitution of the I 1 thus now ronclodcd. [Router's Service.] New York. Jan. 20. BUM Kelson69 words
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Article38 1929-01-21 9 [K. liter's Far Eastern Service.] Nanking. Jan. 1». has appointed Mr. Al- t Sk, at present at Washington. Minis Plenipotentiary to London. Wu Chao Chn (Dr. C. C. Wu) former im Minister, Minister Plenipotentiary > Washington. 238 words
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Article40 1929-01-21 9 [Keuter's Service.] tendon. Jan. 1». death occurred on Jan. 17th. aboard steamship Nestor en route to South J Sir James Wishart Thomson of »T. Steamship Line, at the age of 57. T [Earlier cables on page 7.]40 words
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Article191 1929-01-21 9 A Tribute to Dressers. l f cowpm of his reply to an address I Mbordinatai staff at Kuala SJTpjR w r k 3r R weiiin^ n r •*>... who ia leaving for his Hong the course of his reply, v experience, at St. John's f during an191 words
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Article92 1929-01-21 9 "ucstion m Parliament on 'R. Thomas asked the First Admiralty whether, m view of n^n<, I)iracy m the china seaSt 1 tfce possibility of detailratings as temporary Xz m i of merchant ships the danger zones; and will i* advisable, what mea•.h M r S f"l>92 words
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Article15 1929-01-21 9 l]r J- S, Arter, Chairman oi <>i Malaya, ex- Kur«, Pl on ieav, about the15 words
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Article49 1929-01-21 9 ANOTHER REVOLT BEGINS. Amanullah's Position Obscure. [Reuter'a Service.] revolted ™h 6t Af S h anistan have central Government generally TraveHe,, f rom ChJST^ 'Lt c six r^ v^-~ T New Delhi. Jan. 19. The remaining members of Inayatullah's household are being evaluated from Kabul •>> K.A.F. planes to-day.49 words
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Article56 1929-01-21 9 Camelots vs. Police. [Neuter's Servfce.l Paris, Jan. 20. There «m a violent fracas near the Opera between the police and a party of members of til* Hoyahst body 'Camelots dv who mm ridintr on a lorry dressed as gendarmes. Five policemen were injured and ■eat to hospital.56 words
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Article64 1929-01-21 9 [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw. Jan. 20. The Polish Government has sent a conciliatorily worded note and agreed to begin conversations with the Soviet for the sig- nature of the protocol proposed by the t latter. 1 It accepts the Soviet offer to approach Rumania m regard to64 words
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Article23 1929-01-21 9 IReuter's Service.7 Paris Jan. 20. t Marshal Foch's condition continues slight- i ly to improve. t [Earlier cables on page 7.]23 words
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Article238 1929-01-21 9 A meeting of the Singapore Natural History Society was held on Thursday evening m the Medical College. Mr. M. R. Henderson, who is the Curator of the Herbarium m the Botanic Gardens, showed a specimen of a finger plant, zingiber gracile. Thi* plant is very closely allied238 words
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Article277 1929-01-21 9 Penang can claim so little m the way of culture that it goes very much against the grain says the Pinang Gazette to criticise the management of the Zoological garden near Ayer Hitam; but humanity demands that attention again should be called to the shocking conditions m277 words
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Article11 1929-01-21 9 Woman at Thames Police Court: She sent me an anomalous letter.11 words
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Article215 1929-01-21 9 JAPANESE WITHDRAWAL DEMANDED. No Weakening on this Policy. [Reuters F«ir Eastern Service.] w Nanking, Jan. 2*. With reference to Premier Tanaka's c statement to the Japanese Cabinet yesterl day that the conference on the tariff ne&oti- ations had reached an agreement and the draft text for signature might215 words
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Article119 1929-01-21 9 Scots Guards Depart. [Reuter's Far Eastern Service. J Shanghai, Jan. 20. Despite a discouraging 1 downpour and wintry cold Shanghai gave a warm farewell this afternoon to the Second Scots Guards, large crowds turning out to see them march from the Racecourse to the dock where they119 words
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Article20 1929-01-21 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 20. The Mansion House Fund for Distressed I Miners has reached £540,000.20 words
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Article131 1929-01-21 9 Shanghai. Jan. 19. The Political Council at Peiping propose i to resume the administration of the legation < district. A Government mandate orders Generals 1 m Szechuan to sweep up completely < Yang Sen's men. The Japanese report that it is expected the Smo-Japanese tariff pact will131 words
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31 1929-01-21 9 JAPANESE CABLE NEWS. HANKOW SITUATION MODERATES. [Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Service.l Tokio, Jan. 18. Owing to the increase of the Japanese guard-ships, the situation of the anti-Jap-anese movement m Hankow has been moderated.31 words
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Article31 1929-01-21 9 Mr. Komakichi Matsuoka of the Social Peoples' Party will be Japan's Labour Delegate to the forthcoming International Labour Conference, Mr. Bunji Suzuki having declined to accept the post.31 words
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Article44 1929-01-21 9 Premier Tanaka states that Japan will l hold troops m Shantung m spite of the successful Sino-Japanese tariff negotiations, as long as the safety of life and property of the Japanese residents are not sufficiently guaranteed. [Earlier cable* on page 7.] t44 words
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Article106 1929-01-21 9 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 2 held on January 14th. Disapproved proposal to erect a rjffeeshop near Anderson Bridge. Generally agreed to the principle that the Commissioners should take over the control of all septic tanks. Agreed to connect Tanglin Barracks to106 words
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Article699 1929-01-21 9 NOTED EDUCATIONIST AND THEOSOPHIST. Faults of Education. (By our Indian Correspondent.) TII JI. Pc «f ITived by the R*^ 1 Saturday Dr G. S. Arundale, M. A., a well-known educationist and theosophist accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Rukmini Arundale, a Brahmin lady and a prominent leader of699 words
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Article205 1929-01-21 9 The following is the League of Xations Health bulletin for the week ended Jan. 12th. Aden: 1 smallpox case. Bassein: 1 plague death. Bombay: 21 smallpox cases and 14 deaths. Calcutta: 20 cholera deaths; 4 smallpox cases and 3 deaths. Karachi: 4 smallpox cases. Madras: 3 cholera205 words
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Advertisement110 1929-01-21 9 ROBINSON CO. LIMITED. For Ten Days Only EXHIBITION OF PEARLS Messrs. Rodaka Co. of Japan EXHIBIT A FINE COLLECTION Natural Cultured PEARLS Mr From Jan. 21 to 31. INSPECTION INVITED. ROBINSON CO. LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) RAFFLES PLACE SINGAPORE. I DELCO LIGHT I SIMPLE TO WORK— ECONOMICAL TO110 words
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Advertisement742 1929-01-21 10 Blue Funnel Line S REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Twice Monthly Service Liverpool and Glasgow. (Via Genoa and Havre.) Route subject to alteration without notice. I WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. 1 Jue Spore. t TELEMACHUS For742 words
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Advertisement448 1929-01-21 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) "EIiERMAN"~LINE. PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT (VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). FREIGHT SERVICE. OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. Due Spore. 1928. s.B. CITY OF KHARTOUM Feb. 10 s.s. CITY OF DELHI Mar. 10 s.s. CITY OF448 words
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Advertisement385 1929-01-21 10 British India and Apcar Liwi (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HFS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMEOT LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDOFTfOR CHINA AND JAPAN Due ill Tonnage. Singapore. T— igt. "bihh 1929. KARMALA 9.100 v PADUA 5,900 Jan.385 words
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Advertisement614 1929-01-21 11 PO. S. K. Line Destinat.ona. Steamers. Afr| Rotterdam, Hamburg Bremen, AmTe. Leare. Dunkirk and Antwerp via Colombo, vkn Suez and Port Said Atlas Maru f r: 1 ape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Santoi Montevideo and Bmnos Airvs. iKound-the-World passage £150.1 f Montevideo Mam Feb rV b 14 M ml-a-a. Zanzibar.614 words
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Advertisement511 1929-01-21 11 IKAVEL^COMFORX IKMJLAR <g^^ "PRESIDENT" LINERS -^^^^^3HP^ r Dollar President liners oflfer you luxjrious travel comforts. All ?tate-rooms are outside rooms, well-ventilated and cooled by electric fans. They are furnished with beds (not berths), each having an electric reading lamp. State-rooms with private bath predominate, all have hot and cold running511 words
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Advertisement680 1929-01-21 11 K. P. M. KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO., OF BATAVIA). (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 3640, with sub. connections to: Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Departments and Manager's desk. Representatives m the Straits Settlements (Singapore and Penanff). of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU680 words
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Article147 1929-01-21 12 TrewellanTs Non-Arrival at Shanghai. Some anxiety is being felt regarding the Ham line steamer Trewellard which should have arrived at Shanghai a week ago. The P. and O. agents at Shanghai have issued a notice asking that any information regarding the vessel be reported to them. The Trewellard147 words
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Article211 1929-01-21 12 Jules Michelel to Go Out of Commission. Rear-Admiral Stotz. Commanding the French Far Eastern Fleet, is expected at Canton on about the 18th instant. He will arrive m Hong Kong on his flagship, the Jules Michelet, and will probably go up to Canton on the French gunboat Argus211 words
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Article127 1929-01-21 12 Repairing for China Patrol Duty. The Naval Headquarters at Canton has commenced to repair the old German gunboat Tsingtao so as to render it serviceable. It will be recalled that this vessel was confiscated by the Chinese Government after the conclusion of the war. Before the confiscation, the127 words
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Advertisement675 1929-01-21 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 ton*) and the motor vessel MALABAR (4,512 tons). The r.s. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia. Cabins de675 words
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Advertisement22 1929-01-21 12 cannot I teboocßrerul m y^> ttOttrioltoto oml Mi I co^cUyc^nL It I o^^l^^^ If B«presentative--Mr. H. M HodvP* P.O. Box 274, Sin^pore22 words
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Advertisement355 1929-01-21 12 Kerr Steamship Co. Inc,, 44, BEAVEE STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) GENERAL AGENTS. REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA ANn BALTIMORE. (via Suez). M.S. SILVERHAZEL due Jan. 29 M.S. SILVERASH due Feb. 16 M.S. SILVERGUAVA due Liar. 14 22 M.S. SILVERBEECH due Apr. 4 PACIFIC JAVA CALCUTTA355 words
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Advertisement206 1929-01-21 12 HENDERSON LINE. I SCHEDULE OF SAILINGS. By Fortnightly Passenper Stetntu Between Rangoon. Marseille and Enjfland. HOMEWARD BAIUNC& Port of Disembarkation Plymouth Leave fUnfj* 19-29. s.s. PEGU Mir s.s. BURMA M» 1« B.s. YOMA Mar 31 s.s. AMARAPOORA Apr i" s.s. CHINDWIN Apr? s.s. KEMMENDINE May:: s.s. BHAMO Ma s.s. SAGAING206 words
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Miscellaneous721 1929-01-21 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembin and Kuantan (via Gem as and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur. Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6721 words
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Miscellaneous124 1929-01-21 12 Paul Beau. Fren. 644, from Saigon 20. for Saigon 21. Tomiura Maru, Jap. 2840, from Karachi 20, for Japan 21. Hervar, Nor. 764, from Bangkok 20, for Bangkok 21. Royal Prince, Brit. 4*J34. from Shanghai 20, for New York 26. Benoa, Dut. 170, from Bagan 20. for Bagan 22. Lijus,124 words
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Article199 1929-01-21 13 "<1 the other day by being TOnd m the following terms: ■•id, taking me by the hand, "A puu pup?" I said. lil «l I be? But I became a »pot, for Pug Pups are banded themselves together ntrysidfl by joining the Pick. aT «I Ptck-Up Pmper Society.199 words
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Article455 1929-01-21 13 A Curious Will Case. In the Manchester Chancery Court on Dec. 13th, before Vice Chancellor Courthope Wilson, K.C., Elizabeth Alice Oakley and Hilda Amelia Rotheram, the present trustees of the will of Elizabeth Rotheram, of Skelmersdale, claimed a declaration that the public-house known as455 words
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Advertisement490 1929-01-21 13 A s^~%) FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS 17 19, Amber Mansions «jq jit|4^l/? i\^ Announce the Commencement of their My i\/ro"Kr"n ay ta xr o i XVX V^XN X^/xi. X tl xx XN X SX. Wonderful Bargains m Ladies Men s and Children's Shoes* 500 Pairs Smart Travellers' Samples Half Price. SALE SALE490 words
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Article1012 1929-01-21 14 A.B.M. GIVE A TEA DANCE. A New Activity. London, Dec 20. The Association of British Malaya is holding an At Home to-morrow (Friday) at the Hotel Cecil, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. apparently m the form of a Tea Dance. It does not seem to me1,012 words
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Advertisement208 1929-01-21 14 "THE RASCAL!^ Mother doesn't grudge Johnny MILK stands 8 S his stolen pleasure. She knows for purity all over the world. It H that 'MILKMAID' MILK adds taste and nourishment to T j[ is sound nourishment and tea, coffee, cocoa, rice, and all tf J, will build him up into208 words
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Advertisement136 1929-01-21 14 I STOP THAT Less Work 1 1 T I P 1 Alf f AND i 4 1 better Resu t< Yol can quickly repair liQ y leaks or cracks m radi- 4/f ators, why be stranded 4<y miles from home, when 4,y It can be avoided by C^jT^ liJrl M136 words
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Article301 1929-01-21 15 Stm York. Dec. 12. The Federal Reserve discount rates continue higher than the rates quoted m either Paris <-.?• I ondon, writes .John F. Sinclair for the Free l*ress and the N.A.N.A. As a result, hundreds of millions of dollars have come from European nation* into301 words
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Article754 1929-01-21 15 •»an. 19th., Cfacteg Price. Ayer Wtnc buyers aelivie. BatanK Padan^- 46 '49 H?t k aL Ara^ S J 07^ !V3 4 jlrom Johan Tin 34 V> 36 Kuyohs or Lukut Tins j V..- 14m Mambaus 1.02 1 1 07';. Nai Huot> •>(! 2234 Nawng Pet 1.20 I.2T'Padang754 words
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Article53 1929-01-21 15 Hank I n.s. .> »j 'I 111 l'l A»\v o< k, demand s<; Credits Ml ilayi 57V J' niiiu'. demand j 1 53 lloiiu Konjr, demand 10V 4 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand ]•>•> Java, demand 1399 Bangkok, demand go% Bar Silver London 26 8 16 Bank of England Rate53 words
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Article246 1929-01-21 15 January 19. Tin 800 Tons $112% Gambier 73 Pepper White iff Pepper Black 66 Plake Tapioca 7 Pearl Sapo Small X Coo,ra Sandried 9.95 Hice Liang Hin Chan Mark Rod Baglt (N«w) 330 Rice, SUn old No. I. 330 Rice, Rangoon Bintan 200 Rice, Rangoon Sioka 2b«» Rice, Siam246 words
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Article82 1929-01-21 15 Saturday's Alterations. Buyers Sellers. Johan Tin <:!()» :]:i :}r, Klang River (-S1 > :)A() 3.50 Kuchai Tin Dredge <*!> !.."><} i..v> K. Lumpur Tin (t'l 29s <>"<( .Ids <ui Rantau Pref. ($1) 1.35 1.4i» Ratrut if) 17s >m1 18a (id F>. Jelutong (-S1 > 67 H 7*282 words
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Article202 1929-01-21 15 KOSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. Singapore. Jan. 19. Robber.— London LOKd. ltd down, local Tin.— London l'22:{ .">.<. 17s 6d up. Local 1 12 :w s for :'>()!) tons. Mining.— Dull Mono Katt :\1 Ulu Klanj; 1.19 1.22, Klang River 5.50 8.60 Petaling -i.ro 5.10, Kinta Dredge 1.f.0202 words
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Article350 1929-01-21 15 London. Dec. -7. The year emits with stronger trad.' repo and better prospect! for the New Year m Europe. The turn of the uar m the United states will ease ihe none) position il«i. and -<» far as we ran judge thin will k v I ti» a350 words
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Article50 1929-01-21 15 January lMth.. 12 oYI:>. k MM. R.SS. •><-!!.,! t.. St.ndai.i, QjCF. Spot 0j,., Standard K.s s. on y. Jnn. Pdb-Mar. Apr-Joi r:.-,i 3 July-S i(IT; > M> rket: Quiet Sellers Ci 101 n Snot h•• i:n pe r |b. New ■•> ork Spol Sheet G50 words
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Article184 1929-01-21 15 The richest Christmas v i it m the m is probably "el prord ("the f-it chap") the two-million peseta i z n the Spanish State lotl ry, which is drawn i day 01 before Christmai P:iv ever) yar Al! through the previous ni rht a queue of184 words
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Article23 1929-01-21 15 The world is so full of a MU*b«f of things —it's hard to kaap up payment- on all uf them. Council Bluffs Nonpareil.23 words
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Advertisement1047 1929-01-21 15 \SSETS OVER $8,000,000 i TUP rDDAfT pin™,^, ASSURANCE IN FORCE OVER $30,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements). SSS^SSS'CK'SST s r LONDON OFFICE: OT 0M J h j w aeposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance ComDanips Aot1,047 words
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Advertisement39 1929-01-21 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A.D. 1720) FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE. Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds. Singapore Representatives.— Messrs. BARLOW CO.. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., LTD. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor). A. GORDOM LEE, Resident Manager.39 words
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Article516 1929-01-21 16 PENANG JANUARY MEETING. Saturday's Results. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Penang, Jan. 19. Tho weather was fine for the fourth day of the races to-day and the going was hard. There was a large gathering including the Resident Councillor, Mr. Meadows Frost and H. H. the Sultan of Perak.516 words
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Article185 1929-01-21 16 Perak's Easy Win. IVrak 7; Selangor 1. [From Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh. Jan. 20. There was the keenest anticipation m Ipoh on Saturday regarding the Perak-Selangor hockey game. The previous match had been drawn at two all, whilst Perak hitherto have beaten their other opponents twice each. The185 words
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Article76 1929-01-21 16 The following fixtures have been arranged by the above: t Easter Holiday— March 29th.— April Ist. t at Penang: The Sultan of Perak Cup (Senior Handicap); The Spooner Cup c (Junior Handicap). f King's Birthday— May 31st. June 3rd., at Singapore: The Mackray Cup (Colony i vs.76 words
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Article288 1929-01-21 16 TWO SPLENDID GAMES. England Beats Wales. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 19. England 8: Wales. 3. At Twickenham m glorious weather and on perfect turf, before a crowd of 50,000 England beat Wales after a great game. The Prince of Wales had a tremendous ovation on arriving. The band288 words
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Article212 1929-01-21 16 [Renter's Service.] London. Jan. 19. Scotland 6: France. 3. The Edinburgh match was played under similar good conditions there being 50,000 present at Murrayfield. An initial French attack was relieved by Drysdale and Scotland made good progress by a passing run Dykes giving his sido a footing212 words
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Article95 1929-01-21 16 [FREE PRKSS SERVICE. -COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 19. Although 55,000 people were able to get m at Twickenham many thousands were excluded. There was tremendous enthusiasm on the Prince's appearance. The weather was delightful but the ground was heavy, and it was generally expected that Wales would95 words
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Article475 1929-01-21 16 South Johore Beaten. S.C.C. W 24 pUs.; S. Johore, 3 pts. At Johore Bahru on Saturday the S.C.C. 'A' team defeated South Johore by three goals and three tries (24 pts.) to a try (3 pts.) after an interesting game m which the visitors had the majority of475 words
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Article70 1929-01-21 16 SATURDAY'S CLUB RUGBY. Western Teams Win. [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 19. The following were the results of the chief Rugby club games to-day: Bristol 8, Navy 6. Newport 5, Plymouth 0. Gloucester n, Northampton 3. Neath 11. Cardiff 3. Cardiff 10, Bath 3. Guys 14,70 words
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Article41 1929-01-21 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.— COPYRIGHT. 1 London, Jan. 19. The Duke of Richmond has sold the five gold Goodwood Cups (Orleans Cup, Stewards Cup and three Goodwood Cups) which his stable has won m the past, for £500.41 words
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Article30 1929-01-21 16 [FREE PRESS SERVICE.--COPYRIGHT.I London, Jan. 19. There are universal indications of the decline of interest m greyhound racing and several companies have notified they are not continuing.30 words
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Article29 1929-01-21 16 IFREE PRESS SERVICE. COPYRIGHT.] London, Jan. 19. The English side had no difficulty m defeating the Scottish side at Badminton winning by nine to nil.29 words
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Article27 1929-01-21 16 IFREE PRESS SERVICE- COPYRIGHT.) London, Jan. 19. A board of control to regulate the affairs of professional rowing is m process of formation.27 words
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Article81 1929-01-21 16 Second Win Against Tasmania. [Reuter's Service.] Hdbart, Jan. 19. In the second match against Tasmania played here, the M.C.CL won by an innings and 64 runs. Tasmania made 6f» m their first innings White taking 3 for 12 and Geary 3 for 6. and 93 m81 words
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Article54 1929-01-21 16 [Router's Service.] Sydney, Jan. 19. The Swedish Olympic swimmer Arne Borg won his third New South Wales swimming title this week taking the half mile to-day with a new world's record of 10 mins. 27 sees, the previous best being the Australian Charlton's 10 mins.54 words
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Article95 1929-01-21 16 Interesting Game at Ipoh. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Ipoh, Jan. 19. The first non-European Rugby match m Ipoh took place yesterday when the Birch Rompers beat South Kedah 32 points to 3. Excepting for A. Douglas and N. Lock of Kedah, the rest were Malays, Chinese and Tamils.95 words
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Article36 1929-01-21 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 19. At Rugby yesterday on the V.M.C.A. rround, the F.M.tf. Police beat H.M.S. Cumberland by 11 points (one goal, two tries) o six points ((wo tries).36 words
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Article421 1929-01-21 16 HEAVY SCORING IN SCOTTISH CUP. English League Surprises. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 19. The following are results m the first round of the Scottish Cup: Queen of the South 2, Inverness C'nains 2. Berwick Rangers 3, Ayr 9. Nithsdale W. 0,, St. Mirren 4. Celtic 5, Arthurlie 1.421 words
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Article90 1929-01-21 16 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala I.umpur, Jan. .9. In a naval boxing 1 exhibition which took place at Kuala Lumpur on Friday, A. B. Castle beat Stoker Bull m the light-weight class; A. B. Lunnon beat A. B. Jolly, after an extra round, m the90 words
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Article51 1929-01-21 16 The following are the fixtures for the month of February: 9th and 10th, (Saturday and Sunday) Men's monthly Medal (Bogey); 16th and 17th. (Saturday and Sunday) Governor's Cup (Bogey); 20th and 21st, (Wednesday and Thursday) Ladies' monthly Medal (Bogey); 24th, (Sunday) Men's "Shanghai Foursomes," 26th, Tuesday) Mixed51 words
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Article65 1929-01-21 16 MONDAY'S TIES. J. L«e and C. P. Burke vs. H. M. Bright smd H. E. Trenerry. W. W. Speid and Vaughan Jones vs Forbes Guy and E. R. Olden. F .J. L. Mayger and A. G. Hay vs. E. H R. Bowerman and W. P. Day65 words
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Article17 1929-01-21 16 Clubs are reminded that entries close on I he 23rd for the above. I p17 words
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Advertisement316 1929-01-21 16 1 BENNO MOISEWITSCH REmY* I VICTORIA THEATRE 1 I Jan. 22nd. 23rd. I I "HIS MASTER'S VOICFI Records Exclusively this World-Famou* aZ I ELECTRICAL RECORDINGS te 1 Without obligation to purchase, we cordially to call and hear his latest re 3. lnTite m 3 AGENTS: S. MOD TRIE g Co.,316 words
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